Last updated: 15 May 2024

KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGESTORQUAYWHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR TORQUAY SCHOOL?
5 reasons to study here
• Located 3 minutes from the town center with easy access to all major cities• Junior center is 5 minutes' walk from the year round adult school• Ideal base for exploring the nearby natural beauty of the Devon coast andDartmoor National Park
• Offers discounted one-to-one lessons in addition to regular classes• Benefit from an on-site swimming pool perfect for the summerLocation and contact information
ADDRESS:

30 Ash Hill Road, Torquay, TQ1 3HZ

PHONE:+44 (0)18 0321 0940

EMERGENCY CONTACT:+44 (0)78 1266 0824

AT THIS ADDRESS SINCE:

1995

PROVIDING ENGLISH COURSESSINCE:

1992

School information
PRINCIPAL:

Mark Lloyd

TOTAL NUMBER OF
TEACHERS:

11–16 (Full time teachers: 3)

LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY
STAFF:

Arabic, Spanish, Hungarian

Accreditations and memberships

Disclaimer
Disclaimer: All the information on this fact file is for reference. Pleasecontact your advisor for the latest information.

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ABOUT THE SCHOOLNUMBER OF BUILDINGS:2NUMBER OF FLOORS:2TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS:

10 (Classrooms without windows: 0)

SCHOOL FACILITIES:Air conditioning, heating, Wi-Fi, computer lab/ multimedia center, library, self study center, cafeteria (hotmeals available), vending machines, garden, sun terrace/ patio, swimming pool (free), parking facilities,
prayer room, student lounge/ common room, school minibus

WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS:

Yes but limited

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:NoOTHER SERVICES PROVIDED:

Visa support, travel support, airport transfer, UPS (University Placement Service)EXTRA COST OF OTHER SERVICES:

N/ANUMBER OF COMPUTERS AVAILABLE:

6 (plus additional chrome books available for student use)

LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED:

Beginner, Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced, Proficiency

FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL:

Orientation starts every Monday at 09:15. There will be an academic induction, a placement test, aninformative presentations on academics, student services, accommodation, and the social program, a tourof the local area, and the distribution of class timetables. The day will conclude with a welcome evening fornew and existing students. On their first day, students are expected to bring their passport, visa, and a pen.
Photos will be taken for student ID cards

SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLE
Morning
CLASS:Afternoon
09:15 - 10:45

CLASS:

Tutorials and 1:1 tuition

BREAK:

10:45 - 11:15

BREAK:N/A

CLASS:

11:15 - 12:45

ADDITIONA 15:30 - 17:00
STUDY

SAMPLE SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASS TIMETABLE
Morning class(Monday to Friday)

Afternoon class(Monday to Thursday)

N/A

13:45 - 15:15

SCHOOL MATERIALSMATERIALS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS:

K+ Course Books, K+ Learning Clubs, K+ Learning Space, K+ Extra,
Chromebooks, Interactive whiteboards, TV in class, DVD in class
IS THERE A BOOK DEPOSIT?

Yes (Price: charity donation)
IS THERE A MATERIALS FEE?

No

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Courses and students
COURSES PROVIDED AT THIS SCHOOL:

General English, Semi-Intensive English, Intensive English, Evening General English, Academic Year,
Academic Semester, Business Supplementary, IELTS Exam Preparation, Classic Program (40+)

SPECIAL / EXTRA COURSES PROVIDED:

Tailored Group Programs and Teacher Training

AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS:

11–15 (Maximum class size: 15)

MINIMUM AGE OF STUDENTS:

16

AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS:

22–25

STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP:

18-21: 26% / 22-25: 28% / 26-30: 27% / Over 30: 19%

TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES:

Saudi Arabia, Italy, Switzerland, Russia, Colombia, Oman, South Korea, Qatar, Spain, Turkey

School location and transport
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

3 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

5 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:5 minutes

2 minutes

N/AN/ATime to the nearest ATM / bank:

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:10 minutes

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

25 minutes

15 minutes

10 minutes

N/A

Time to the town center:3 minutes

1 minutes

N/A

N/A

Line or Number

CostDuration

Airport to Torquay by coach:National Express£20

1 Hour

Airport to Torquay by Taxi:

N/A

£100

20 MinInternational train station to Torquay:

N/A

N/A

N/A

AIRPORT TRANSPORT
CLOSEST AIRPORT:

Exeter Airport & Bristol Airport

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ABOUT TORQUAYNAME OF LOCATION:Torquay

FAMOUS LANDMARKS:

Kent's Cavern,Thatchers Rock, Dartmoor National Park

CUISINES WITHIN A 20-MINUTE WALK:

An extensive selection of international cuisines

TRANSPORT WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK:Buses

TOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS CITY:World famous for hospitality and a warm welcome; surrounded by outstanding natural beauty; rich inhistory and folklore; lively harbourside lifestyle; first-rate visitor provisions and services

WHAT MAKES THIS CITY UNIQUE?

Situated in the UK's only UNESCO listed urban geo park; perfect location for access to the natural beautyof Cornwall and the South coast

ALTERNATIVE THINGS TO DO:

Embark on a breathtaking hike around South Devon and Dartmoor; enjoy seaside watersports; discover a
wealth of local literary history; visit the UK's only UNESCO geo park

CITY PERSONALITY:

Active nightlife; charming, eco-friendly, foodie scene; friendly; hiking; historical; laid-back; naturallandscape; ocean views; picturesque

Examples of nearby cities to visit
EXETER

Travel time: 25 minutes, price of return ticket: £10LONDON

Travel time: 2.5/3 hours, price of return ticket: £105

Regular social activities
NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM IN PLYMOUTH£25–40

WATER SPORTS£10-35DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK

£30-40BOWLING£7CORNWALL TRIP

£30–40BOAT TRIP AROUND TORBAY£10-35

AGATHA CHRISTIE TOUR

£20-30

Typical 2-week social schedule
Days

First week

Second weekMON

Orientation tour

Boat trip across the BayTUE

Bowling

Pub evening

WEDTorre Abbey

Kents Cavern

THU

--FRI

Half-day excursion*

Half-day excursion*

SAT

Full-day excursion*

Full-day excursion*

Number of social activities per week: 3-4*Excursions might be school-led or student-led

LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES FOR ITEMS IN THIS CITY)
Bottle of water: £1.30

Coffee: £3.20

Can of coke: £1.20

Meal out for two: £28

Takeaway pizza: £6Sandwich: £3.00

Local bus ticket: £23/week

Cinema ticket: £9

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ACCOMMODATION IN TORQUAYST MICHAEL'S

ADDRESS:

36 Ash Hill Road TQ1 3JD

WEBSITE:

N/A

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Double room(s) and single en-suite bathroom(s), communal kitchen, communal lounge/ common area,
dining area, TV in the bedroom, TV in the common area, Netflix

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Laundry, Wi-Fi , linen and towels, cleaning service

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:No

BEDROOM:

TV, Wardrobe/ closet, desk, lamp, chair

KITCHEN:

Pots & pans, cooking utensils, cutlery & crockery, microwave, oven, stovetop, toaster, kettle, fridge, freezer,dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board, vacuum cleaner

FACILITIES:

Outdoor space, picnic area, laundry facilites, bike room

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:NoFAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

English Riviera, UNESCO Geo Park, Dartmoor National Park

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

NoNOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Yes (From 22:30 every day)SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Yes

ROOM CLEANING:

Once a week

LINEN CHANGING:

Bed linen changed every two weeks, rooms cleaned weekly. Towels - student responsibility for cleaning

AVAILABILITY:

Year-round

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

No minimum

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES:

Check-in: 11:00 / Check-out: 10:30

ROOM DEPOSIT?

No
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school (Torquay):

2 minutes

1 minute

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

5 minutes

2 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:5 minutes

2 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

5 minutes

2 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:5 minutes

2 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

5 minutes

2 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:5 minutes

2 minutes

2 minutes

N/ATime to the main airport:

N/A

N/A

50 minutes

50 minutes

For the most up-to-date transport prices, please visit the Stagecoach Website

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ACCOMMODATION IN TORQUAYHOST FAMILY INFORMATION

THINGS STUDENTS NEED TO BRING:

Toiletries, prescription medication, mobile phone and computer

SERVICES INCLUDED:

Bed linen, towels, laundry once a week (free of charge), telephone use for emergencies

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:NoMEALS PROVIDED:YesÂ€¢ BREAKFAST:

Breakfast is usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee.
Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast.

Â€¢ LUNCH:

You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local
restaurant, or the local shops.

Â€¢ DINNER:

You will usually eat dinner with your host, or occasionally you may prepare yourown meal with food supplied by your host.

WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK UP
THE STUDENT FROM THE AIRPORT?

No but all homestays will pick up students from the train or coach station as they arrive in Torbay

TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL:

Your host will help you to find your way to and from school on your first day and will show you how to use
public transport.

WHERE ARE THE HOST FAMILIES LOCATED?

All host families are located in central Torquay

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Homestays are 5–40 minutes of commute time to the school

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